3 injured in 4-person wreck on U.S. 231

PANAMA CITY — Three people were injured, one critically, in a four-car collision Friday night along U.S. 231.

The Florida Highway Patrol reported William Wood, 88, of Panama City was critically injured while attempting to cross the highway from Pinetree Road. Troopers reported Wood's vehicle crossed in front of a GMC Sierra being driven northbound by Edgar Monk, 53, of Alford. The collision caused Wood's Ford F-150 to travel into southbound traffic, where it again was struck by a 2007 Pontiac being driven by Mohammad Musa, 19, of Panama City.

In an attempt to avoid the collision, the driver of a fourth vehicle, Edmond Chery, 47, of Lehigh Acres, swerved and drove off the road and into a ditch, FHP reported.

Monk was seriously injured, and Musa sustained minor injuries. The three injured men were transported to an area hospital.

Wood was charged with failure to yield the right of way. FHP reported all four men were wearing seat belts, and alcohol was not a factor.

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